MONTPELIER — John N. Pollard, 68, of Pioneer Apartments and formerly of Barre Street and First Avenue, died on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at his home.

He was born at Heaton Hospital on Jan. 16, 1945, the son of Nelson and Mary (Dupuis) Pollard. He attended Montpelier schools.

On Aug. 25, 1974, he married the former Donna Farnham at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier.

John worked for Vermont Tree Service for over 20 years. He also worked as a janitor for the Montpelier post office, Social Security office and Vermont College. He would often do odd jobs for local senior citizens.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his son, John D. Pollard, and his wife, Heather, and their children, Isaac, Tommy, Elizabeth, Maleya and Brighton, of South Bend, Ind.; siblings Jane Mowery and her husband, Charlie, of Ludlow, Vt., Sallie LaBounty and her husband, Albie, of Kelowna, British Columbia, Steven Pollard and his wife, Janet, of Worcester, Vt.; sister-in-law Rose Pollard, of Maryland; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Mary Pollard, and a brother, David Pollard.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be with his parents in Green Mount Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Montpelier High School Athletic Department, 5 High School Drive, Montpelier, VT 05602.